Tsitsikamma

General Information

Tsitsikamma’s beauty is so unbelievable one cannot help but feel you have stepped into a fairytale.

Situated in the Sarah Baartman region of the Eastern Cape and known as “The Garden of the Garden Route”, it takes you on an adventure through tall and mystical forests leading to rocky shores. The ancient San people called it the “place of many waters” which lies between the sea and the Tsitsikamma mountains, and stretches from the Bloukrans River in the west to Clarkson in the east.

Activities

The deep gorges, rugged coastline, indigenous forest and an abundance of fynbos, lends itself to a diverse selection of recreational and adventure activities for every taste ranging from abseiling, scuba-diving, hiking, snorkelling, boat rides and canoeing.

Tsitsikamma is also home to the famous Otter Trail, and if one is not up to breaking a sweat, then you can book a guide to accompany you and discover more about the history and ecology of the area.

Tsitsikamma National Park is South Africa’s oldest and largest marine reserve, which makes it a safe place for dolphins to frolic in the waves and the Southern Right whale to breed. The protected coastline, fynbos and forests stretch over 5 km to the sea. Please view the activities directory for more information on the range of activities available in Tsitsikamma.

Accommodation

Accommodationoptions abound in this lovely land. Stay in a forest hut, chalet, cottage or camp under the stars. Several guest houses and bed & breakfast establishments are also available in and around the area. The accommodation directory provides a list of advertisers for the area.

Businesses

Stormsriver Village lies 4 km west of Stormsriver bridge. This quaint village has a police station, liquor store and postal agency. Visitors can enjoy various restaurants, small shops and a curio shop. Tsitsikamma has a thriving little business community and provides a wide range of goods and services to its residents and holiday makers.